Some insights about Spending in Saigon

I want to share some ideas about spending money in Saigon.

Basically, Saigon can be expensive, just as expensive as Australia if you don't know what you're doing. For example, getting a haircut plus color can cost you $50 AUD or eating at place that looks cleanish, can cost you $10 per meal.

I don't believe local people will pay that much, only tourists.

Anyway, so put things in perspective, go to the nearest SUPERMARKET, and checkout the prices.

for example:

Bottle of water cost: 50c AUD

Shaving blade with refills: 2 AUD

Taxi ride from 1 end to another end: 4 AUD

Anyway, i need more information, but in conclusion, SAIGON is expensive, don't think its not. But you can save money if you know where to find the good deals.

Also, as a tourist, people expect to to be TIPPED, they expect something like 100k VND per person (6 AUD). This applies service and food in the city. So expect it.